Sean Penn's two Oscar statuettes might not be long for this world. On Saturday, Penn told CNN he'd publicly destroy the Oscars he's won if the academy didn't ...
Before the Academy Awards aired, Amy Schumer, one of three Oscar hosts along with Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes, said on Drew Barrymore's talk show that she had pitched the Academy on a Zelenskyy appearance. "Our country is grateful to him for such a show of courage and honesty." "And I myself, if it comes back to it, when I return, I will smelt [my Oscars] in public," Penn said. Penn is also filming a documentary about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He noted that he wasn't saying Zelenskyy had asked for the opportunity. On Saturday, Penn told CNN he'd publicly destroy the Oscars he's won if the academy didn't ask Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to speak virtually during the event.
Sean Penn continues to work on behalf of the efforts of Community Organized Relief Effort, the aid organization he founded in 2010, to help the people of ...
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Penn, who met with Zelenskyy last month in Ukraine, told CNN Saturday: 'There is nothing greater that the Academy Awards could do than to give him that ...
“I love Sean Penn and I admire the work that he is doing, President Zelenskyy is engaged in a war,” one person tweeted. “Plus, no one cares about the Oscars.” Someone else tweeted: “A guy that needs to step back for perspective. “While film is an important avenue for us to express our humanity in times of conflict, the reality is millions of families in Ukraine need food, medical care, clean water and emergency services. While Zelenskyy didn’t appear, the show and attendees expressed support for Ukraine by going silent for 30 seconds, the Associated Press reported. Last week, the New York Post reported that the president was in talks to appear at the Oscars, but nothing has been confirmed. He also said he would destroy his Oscars if Zelenskyy wasn’t given that opportunity.
"There is nothing greater the Academy Awards could do than to give him that opportunity to talk to all of us," Penn said.
Sean Penn is continuing to spearhead humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, and on Monday, March 28 he took to Instagram to share a video from the war-torn nation ...
“Which is I’m going to do everything I can do. Whether is me being here, or coming back many times, or just coming back to shake the hands of the people who are doing the work.” READ MORE: Sean Penn Insists He’s ‘Going To Do Everything’ He Can To Help Ukrainian Refugees Amid Brutal War: ‘They Can Count On Me As I Count On Them’
Sean Penn continues to lead humanitarian activities in Ukraine and went to Instagram on Monday, March 28, to share a video from a war-torn country. “Today I was ...
Am I here, come back many times, or just come back to wave the hands of the people at work?” “We had a very good meeting with Governor Maxim Kozitzky,” he added CORE (also known as Community Organization Relief Activities), along with information on how to donate to humanitarian aid, which was created in 2010. “Today I was in Lviv, Ukraine with @annyounglee, co-founder and CEO of CORE, and our team.
Actor vows to melt down statuettes if Ukrainian president is not offered a platform at Sunday's ceremony.
On Friday the Academy further tightened its rules on entry requirements, announcing that anyone within a five-day window of a positive test would be barred, even if they were now testing negative. Soon after Russian forces invaded Ukraine last month, Penn was seen in the country making a documentary for Vice about the war. “There is nothing greater that the Academy Awards could do than to give [Zelenskiy] an opportunity to talk to all of us,” Penn said.
Actor Sean Penn says he will destroy his Academy Award if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy isn't allowed to speak during the broadcast.
“You asked and it’s back!” the company tweeted. Penn said that although he was under the impression that Zelenskyy hadn’t been permitted to speak at the show, he hoped he was wrong. "I pray that’s not what happens."
As Ukraine remains under attack by Russia, he also called upon all the award winners to take a moment to protest if Zelenskyy is not given time to make an ...
Penn, once known for lines like “ hey, bud, let’s party,” is now making a documentary about the conflict for Vice Studios. He visited Ukraine last November, and at the beginning of March, said he had to cross the border into Poland walking miles on foot. The New York Post on Friday broke the news that Zelenskyy was in talks with the Academy and ABC about making “a video appearance” during the event. “Though it is their moment—and I understand that—to celebrate their films, it is so much more importantly their moment to shine, and to protest, and to boycott that Academy Awards.” He also said he “hopes everyone walks out” if there is no appearance by the Ukrainian president.
Actor Sean Penn has called for a boycott of the Academy Awards on Sunday if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky isn't a part of the award show's program.
If we allow it to fight alone, our soul as America is lost,” Penn said in a previous statement to The Washington Post. We invite you to join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter. “Now, it is my understanding that a decision has been made not to do it.